or collect stamps for rescue

The Club Committee discussed this matter at a recent meeting after it was reported that some Weimaraner breeders were charging an exorbitant £1,200 - £1,500 for their puppies. After much discussion the Committee decided that £850-£950 represents a fair price range, and that anything more and the breeder would need to easily justify the extra cost. Given that some of the top breeders in the country, both show and work, don't charge more for their pups, we can't see how other breeders can demand more for their pups.

There are an enormous number of "puppy farmers" operating in this breed and some of their litters are not registered at the Kennel Club – only a five generation pedigree is given.

Breeders must be members of the Weimaraner Club of Great Britain for the last two consecutive years.

The Breeder will ensure that both the Sire and Dam of the litter are fully registered at the Kennel Club.

The Breeder will ensure that every effort is made to place the puppies into suitable homes and will not sell to dealers or pet shops and will not sell puppies under the age of seven weeks.

The Breeder will register the litter at the Kennel Club and with the Club Secretary.

The Breeder will ensure that every puppy buyer is provided with a signed pedigree (three or more generations), and K.C. registration certificate at the time of collection or within six weeks of purchase.

The Breeder will ensure that every puppy buyer is supplied with a diet and care sheet.

The Breeder will ensure that the litter has been properly wormed at least twice prior to seven weeks of age.

The Breeder will recommend that the buyer takes the puppy to a veterinary surgeon within three days of purchase for a health check and vaccination advice. Should a defect be detected the breeder will either exchange the puppy, offer a full refund or agree a mutual compromise.

The Breeder will not part with any puppy with its registration papers if the puppy deviates seriously from the breed standard or shows signs of a serious hereditary defect.

The Breeder will be encouraged to take responsibility for any Weimaraner bred by themselves which is in need of re-housing.

The Breeder will pay a sum in payment of Entry on to the Puppy List as determined by the Committee.

Details required for the Puppy List:

Date of birth or expected date of birth of the litter

The number of each sex

The name of the Sire

The name and date of birth of the Dam

Whether this is her first, second or third litter

The date of birth of her previous litter(s) if this is not her first one.